Richard Carman Purdy

Richard Carman Purdy, 1878-1943

  • Born in Middlesex, Ontario.
  • In 1901 Census, 20 years, married, one child, living in London, Ontario,  occupation was barber. 
  • Married for second time in Victoria in 1911.
  • In 1911 Census, 34 years, married, no children,  living in 1130 Granville, Vancouver, occupation was Confectioner. Daughter from previous marriage was with mother in Ontario. 
  • Richard Carmon Purdy was the founder of Purdy’s Chocolates in BC Canada.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: John Coon, 1738-1789, Cramahe, Northumberland, Ontario.